Florence Lawrence Biography
Today, it’s common to see actors hounded by the press, appearing on talk shows to promote their films, and striding down the red carpet at movie premieres. But in the early days of cinema, none of that existed. Before Hollywood rose to prominence and films…
Robin Williams Biography
It has been a decade since Robin Williams passed away, and I still remember the day he died. I was working in an open floor plan office and as I walked towards my desk, the person sitting across from me said, “Robin Williams died.” Without…
Bob Newhart Biography
Born George Robert Newhart September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. His father was also named George, which is why he started going by the name Bob. After completing college and earning a degree in business, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he…
Shelley Duvall Biography
Most well-known for the role of Wendey in the Stanly Kubrick classic, The Shining. Shelley Duvall went from working at a retail store to starring in multiple films over multiple decades. Her wide eyes and expressive face have made an immense impact on the silver…
Louis Gossett Jr. Biography
He always seemed like he was enjoying himself with his performances. There was a bit of levity. Yes, he played series roles, but as an observer, it’s nice to see an actor that doesn’t view the job as a burden, instead viewing it as a…
Richard Lewis Biography
For me, it was his standup comedy that got my attention, while for others, it might have been his film and television performances. Nowadays, he’s best known for playing a comedic version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Richard Philip Lewis was born on June…
Carl Weathers Biography
For those of us from my generation, the name Carl Weathers probably brings to mind his performances in Rocky or Predator. Yet, the younger crowd might recognize him from his role in The Mandalorian. He was one of those rare actors who had a lengthy…
Matthew Perry Biography
Back in my college days, I had a small group of close friends. Naturally, we’d get into discussions about who among our friends equated to the TV Friends. The guys, well, we all aspired to be the Chandler of the group. We believed we were…
